  Lake Sevan water level drops by 10cm in 1.5 months October 22, 2015 - 17:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Lake Sevan water level decreased by 10 cm in the period from September 1 to October 19, EcoLur informational NGO reports. Upon receiving a witness report about the downturn, EcoLur applied the Ministry for Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations’ Hydromet Service, requesting to install water level fluctuation indicators in the lake in September and the first half of October. The results showed a 10cm difference in the initial and final measurements. According to government regulations, this year's water abstraction from the lake, scheduled to conclude in October, was not to exceed 170 million cubic meters. Nevertheless, water level continued to decrease, when precipitation was observed in the first half of October in Armenia, Gegharkounik province in particular. Related links:   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
